Curried Wheat Berry and Lentil Salad
July 27, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Grains and Legumes, Healthy Recipes, Salads and Salad Dressings, Side Dishes, Vegetarian/Vegan Dishes
Serves 6-8 Wheat berries are a delightful, chewy grain that have ample amounts of protein, especially when combined with beans. This is a mildly spicy summer salad with sweet undertones of honey and cinnamon. It get better over time, so make sure it has at least an hour (up to overnight) to soak up the [...]
Aromatic Brown Basmati Rice
July 27, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Ethnic Recipes, Grains and Legumes, Healthy Recipes, Side Dishes
Serves 4 This is an East-Indian rice side with sweet spices and a touch of turmeric for color. Plain rice can be served, but the traditional whole spices add special flavor and make a lovely presentation. Cook the rice in stock to for depth of flavor. 1 1/2 cups brown basmati or jasmine rice 3 [...]
Quinoa with Pine Nuts and Garlic
July 27, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Grains and Legumes, Healthy Recipes, Side Dishes, Vegetarian/Vegan Dishes
Yield: 4 side servings 1 cup quinoa, rinsed 1/4 cup pine nuts 2 cups chicken stock, veggie stock or water 2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed 1/2 teaspoon sea salt dash black pepper Dry-toast the pine nuts gently over medium-low heat in a small skillet until lightly browned and fragrant. Watch them carefully, they burn [...]
Corn Arepas
July 27, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Appetizers and Snacks, Breakfast/Brunch, Ethnic Recipes, Grains and Legumes, Healthy Recipes, Holiday Foods, Side Dishes
Yield: 14 small pancakes Corn flour, as well as all gluten-free flours, take much longer to cook than wheat flour. If you have a small griddle or are using a skillet, this can mean a long wait for each batch of cakes. In this recipe, I brown them 6-8 minutes on each side, then transfer [...]
Roasted Yam and Onion Dip
July 26, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Appetizers and Snacks, Healthy Recipes, Sauces, Side Dishes
FROM SNACKS (DL) Yield: about 1 1/2 cups A rich and roasted melding of “creamed” yams, onions and garlic to make a perfect all-season dip for veggies, crackers or crusty whole grain bread. 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus another 1 tablespoon for blending 2 medium yams, halved length-wise, skins on 1 yellow onion, halved, skins [...]
Cornbread with Dates and Honey
July 26, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Breads and Baked Goods, Breakfast/Brunch, Desserts, Grains and Legumes, Healthy Recipes, Holiday Foods, Side Dishes
FROM GF (DL) Yield: 9-12 servings Although not technically a dessert, honey and dates make this bread a sweeter treat in comparison to traditional cornbreads. Sprinkled on top during baking, the dates give this bread a pretty “quilted” look. 1 1/4 cups corn meal 3/4 cups GF Baking Mix (see sidebar) 2 teaspoons guar or [...]
Cucumber-Mint Raita
July 26, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Ethnic Recipes, Healthy Recipes, Salads and Salad Dressings, Sauces, Side Dishes
FROM INDIAN (DL) Yield: about 2 cups This traditional yogurt sauce is used as a side to balance pungent curries. It also makes a cooling dressing for green salads or a dip for fresh vegetables. 2 cups plain yogurt 1/2 teaspoon unrefined sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt dash cayenne or red pepper flakes 1/2 cucumber, diced [...]
Grilled Naan
July 26, 2009 by Alison
Filed under Breads and Baked Goods, Ethnic Recipes, Grains and Legumes, Healthy Recipes, Side Dishes
FROM INDIAN (DL) Yield: 4-6 servings This staple flatbread can be grilled right over a charcoal, gas or stovetop grill. For flavor and flair, top the bread with sesame seeds, green onions, or sautéed shallots and garlic. 3/4 cup very warm water 2 tablespoons unrefined sugar 1 (1/4-ounce) packet active dry yeast 3 cups unbleached [...]
